Same here.
Things have been tight. I have taken to selling some of my stuff to help the wallet a bit.
I have burned less than 2 gallons this year where I went through 5 last year and had a good start on the 6th.
I have flown my T-Rex heli quit alot because it is electric and doesn't require much room I can go out in my front yard and fly.
I don't think elections will have any immediate effect no matter who wins. I think things will get better but probably not for another 6 months to a year. At least the gas prices have gone down, driving 50 miles to work each day the high prices have taken a toll.